As someone who spent over 10 years blogging and sharing about herbs and natural supplements, itโs been oddly satisfying removing them!
Thatโs quite often the case in life when you find something better, isnโt it?
Until 2 years ago I was unaware that โsomething betterโ existed.
But now that I know about short chain – wellness peptides and how they can:
Treat everything from headaches to allergies to chronic illness and everything in between..
Switching away from herbs, supps and meds is the only way to go!
These capsules and sprays (no injections needed) have changed our world!
In this video, I tell more about why we think short-chain peptides are better than many of the traditional natural supplements โ and often also meds!
Tip: you can play the video and listen while you scroll this page if you like!
PDF with 57 Conditions and the possible Peptide substitutes for herbs, supps or meds:

Sample of the 11 page table ๐
Short-Chain Peptides Hit Different! Replace Herbs & Supps (part 1)
Below are 10 science based reasons short chain peptides are in a league of their own.
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โข Peptides 101: If youโre new to Peptides
โข Ranking of the safest to the โless safeโ peptides: Popular recent post โ from a member inquiry
(Spoiler: short amino acid chain peptides are the safest!)

1. Unmatched Precision
Peptides zero in on exact cellular needs.
They bind to receptors with clear instructions for healing, hormone balance, immune modulation, and more.
- Antimicrobial peptides like KPV eliminate harmful microbes without disrupting beneficial ones.
- Unlike many meds and herbs that can affect everything indiscriminately and risk gut imbalance.

A large number of supplements, herbs, and even meds more often miss the mark
2. Rapid Results
Unlike herbs or supplements that battle our gutโs barriers(losing potency along the way), peptides absorb quickly and efficiently.
- Their small size enables direct cellular entry for immediate effects.
- Studies on wound healing show faster tissue repair, reduced inflammation, and quicker recovery.
- Your body gets what it needs when it needs it.
3. Recognizable Natural Signals
Peptides mimic the bodyโs own signaling molecules, so cells respond instinctively and effectively.
- Even tiny doses trigger precise actions like improved metabolism or immune support.
- No confusion or inefficiency of foreign compoundssometimes in herbs or meds.
- Small doses also ideal for non-pill swallowers
Peptides can be more expensive per bottle than an herb, but in the long run โ because the doses are often so tiny โ they can be far less expensive!
Many of us are still using the same bottles we purchased a year ago.

4. Systemic Action & broad healing
Peptides deliver powerful, systemic benefits โ like boosted energy, sharper cognition or antifungal action.
Many can bring epigenetic healing throughout our body.
- Research highlights high biological activity without toxicity and whole-body effects.
- No need for large doses of variable-strength herbs.
- Many peptides tackle multiple issues at once, delivering comprehensive benefits that meds or herbs often canโt match.

5. Lasting Genetic Changes
Peptides create enduring effects by modifying gene expression, so benefits like better brain health or tissue rejuvenation can be sustained after you stop.
- Often donโt require constant dosing
- Peptides rebuild from within, enhancing longevity byteaching our body to thrive independently.
6. Resistance & Biofilm Proof
If youโve hesitated to pause and restart antibiotics or even herbs, due to concerns of microbial resistance, peptides offer a solution.
Antimicrobial peptides like KPV work by:
- Disrupting microbial membranes
- Resistance is nearly impossible
- Working through Biofilms
- KPV penetrates and breaks down biofilms through cell signaling
- Biofilms are no longer barriers harboring chronic microbial issues
Even antibiotics canโt tackle biofilms like antimicrobial peptides. For more โ see our post:

Peptides are the New Go-To for Fighting Chronic Infections โ better than herbs

7. No Worrisome Interactions
Other herbs, meds, even alcohol (not that we advise it!) are all safe to take alongside peptides. This makes dosing and life, easy!
- Simple to incorporate without complications.
- dosing can be approximate โ simple to adjust as needed

8. No Allergies or Irritation
Peptides themselves donโt irritate your gut or cause allergic reactions.
Their targeted action avoids irritation seen with some supplements or medicines.
- Gentler for sensitive systems.
- Note: Die off from antimicrobial peptides can obviously cause irritation as can fillers if you purchase peptides with them.
To be sure peptides are pure, Always buy from 3rd party tested, quality brands. We have recommended brands at this page.

9. No Lingering Detox Issues
Peptides are gentle yet powerful, with no undesired after-effects or need for extra detox support like liver aids.
No one ever said โBe sure to support your liver support while youโre taking those peptides!โ
- No toxicity or buildup risks, ideal for long-term use.
- If you have prior liver issues or are taking meds โ peptides like Ovagen can help rejuvenate it.
10. Customization and Versatility
Peptides can be tailored for specific conditions, offering personalized solutions that generic herbs or one-size-fits-all meds canโt match.
โข Broad applicability makes them ideal for chronic disease management.
โข Cutting-Edge Science: Backed by rigorous clinical trials and research, peptides outperform herbs in areas like metabolic health, cognitive enhancement, and anti-aging.
Reference tables for you!

We and others have had success with this protocol far beyond herbal remedies โ recovery in one day if started at onset of symptoms.
For personalized help!
Please consider our digital mind AI Tool, it has been helping hundreds of families achieve results!
Check it out here:

Here again is the PDF table of Peptides by Condition:

Coming next:
Video & PDF: Step up to Peptides: Upgrades for 100+ Herbs & Supplements (part 2)

Example from upcoming PDF
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We also have an ebook coming soon:

All of our Peptide content, including reviews, where to buy, how to dose, a self directed quiz and more is at this page:

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thank you ๐
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Aww, youโre very welcome!
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Exciting. Do they work for an autistic kid of 15 who has high anxiety?
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They can! We have a video for autism specifically – look to Selank especially ๐ฉต https://diaryofrecovery.com/hope
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